Peter Jones
Acting · Born 1920-06-12 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones (12 June 1920 - 10 April 2000) was a distinguished British actor and radio personality known for his distinctive voice and narration. He gained recognition for his role as The Book in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," providing the voice of the eponymous guidebook in both the radio series and subsequent adaptations. Jones's soothing and authoritative voice lent a unique charm to the character, guiding audiences through the whimsical and absurd universe created by Douglas Adams. His contributions to the series as the voice of The Book became iconic and memorable for fans of the series.
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Adventures in Space and Time 1999
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Milk 1999
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Waiting 1995
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Tender Loving Care 1993
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The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' 1993
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The Children Of Dynmouth 1987
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Chariots of Fire 1981
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy 1981
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Carry On England 1976
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Seven Nights in Japan 1976
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The Return of the Pink Panther 1975
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Confessions of a Pop Performer 1975
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The Mansion of Madness 1973
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Hot Millions 1968
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Smashing Time 1967
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Carry On Doctor 1967
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Just Like a Woman 1967
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Press for Time 1966
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The Sandwich Man 1966
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Father Came Too! 1964
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A Stitch in Time 1963
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Romanoff and Juliet 1961
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Nearly a Nasty Accident 1961
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The Bulldog Breed 1960
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Never Let Go 1960
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School for Scoundrels 1960
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Operation Bullshine 1959
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Danger Within 1959
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Blue Murder at St. Trinian's 1957
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Private's Progress 1956
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On Such a Night 1956
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John and Julie 1955
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For Better, for Worse 1954
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Albert R.N. 1953
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A Day to Remember 1953
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The Good Beginning 1953
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Innocents in Paris 1953
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The Yellow Balloon 1953
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The Long Memory 1953
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Miss Robin Hood 1952
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24 Hours of a Woman's Life 1952
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Time, Gentlemen, Please! 1952
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Angels One Five 1952
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The Magic Box 1952
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High Treason 1951
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Home to Danger 1951
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The Browning Version 1951
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The Franchise Affair 1951
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Cairo Road 1950
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Last Holiday 1950
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Chance of a Lifetime 1950
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The Blue Lagoon 1949
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Forbidden 1949
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Vice Versa 1948
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I See a Dark Stranger 1946
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Dead of Night 1945
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Fanny by Gaslight 1944
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